Primary metastatic gastric cancer
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a relatively safe procedure that represents an important supportive adjunctive component for patients with primary head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The HNSCC population is considered a high-risk group for developing critical nutritional deficiency due to a multitude of factors.
5p viwhitewolf 03-07-2023 3 2 Download
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Adrenal insufficiency is a life-threatening condition, and advanced gastric cancer is associated with very poor prognosis. Adrenalectomy and/or metastatic invasion of the adrenal glands can cause primary adrenal insufficiency, which in turn can present with symptoms mimicking advanced cancer.
5p vidoctorstrange 06-05-2023 5 2 Download
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Since the results of the ToGA trial were published, trastuzumab-based chemotherapy has been used as the standard first-line treatment for HER2-positive recurrent or primary metastatic gastric cancer (RPMGC).
8p vianrose2711 27-04-2021 11 2 Download
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Recently, evidence has emerged that palliative gastrectomy in patients with stage IV gastric cancer may offer some survival benefits. However, the decision whether to perform primary tumor surgery remains challenging for surgeons, and investigations into models that are predictive of prognosis are scarce.
11p vikuala271 13-06-2020 12 1 Download
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Although combination chemotherapy (CC) is generally recommended in recurrent or primary metastatic gastric cancer (RPMGC), the results of randomized trials are conflicting.
10p vijakarta2711 09-06-2020 15 0 Download